NCIS: Hawai'i season 3 episode 7 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a tense episode, Ranger Jo confronts a litterer and soon gets entangled in a distress call that leads to a gruesome discovery: a dead Marine in the woods. The NCIS team delves into a secretive military training program, uncovering multiple murders linked to a group of Marines and a missing bartender. As they piece together evidence of a violent confrontation and personal vendettas, the real culprits are revealed, leading to a dramatic confrontation and resolution of the case.

Full Episode S03E07 Recap

### Scene 1: Trouble at the Park - Ranger Jo confronts a litterer in the park, warning them about Pele, the deity of the park. - A distressed man approaches Ranger Jo, claiming someone will kill them both. ### Scene 2: A Challenging Purge - At a house, characters discuss sorting through a decade's worth of belongings. - The conversation shifts to needing help with a smuggling investigation involving an art importer suspected of illegal activities. ### Scene 3: NCIS Investigation Begins - The NCIS team investigates a dead Marine found in the woods, suspecting a high-powered rifle was used. - They learn the Marine was part of a secret SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) training program. ### Scene 4: The Search for the Unit - The investigation leads the team to believe the Marine's death was part of a targeted attack during training. - They decide to search for other members of the unit, who are also part of the secretive training. ### Scene 5: Confrontation and Discovery - Two more bodies are found; the NCIS team concludes the incident started from a confrontation. - The team splits up to search for the remaining members and the shooter. ### Scene 6: Background Checks and Bar Investigation - Back at the office, the team digs into the backgrounds of the Marines involved. - They visit a bar where the Marines were last seen, gathering information about their behavior and a missing bartender named Rebecca Lee. ### Scene 7: Ambush and Survival - The team is ambushed while searching the woods; one member is killed. - They capture one suspect, discussing his motives and connection to Rebecca Lee. ### Scene 8: Final Standoff and Resolution - In a final confrontation, the true culprits of the murder and assaults are revealed. - The episode concludes with the arrest of the responsible parties and reflections on the actions that led to the tragic events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ranger Jo?

Ranger Jo is a character who confronts littering in a park and warns about Pele, the deity of the land.

What is SERE training?

SERE stands for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, a program mentioned as part of the Marines' secret training in the episode.

Who was Rebecca Lee?

Rebecca Lee was a bartender who went missing after an altercation with Marines at a bar, leading to an investigation by NCIS.

What did the NCIS team discover about the dead Marine's training?

The NCIS team discovered that the dead Marine was part of a secretive SERE program and that his death was likely a targeted attack during this training.

How did the episode resolve the investigation?

The episode resolved with the arrest of the responsible parties for the murder and the assault on Rebecca Lee, after uncovering their motives and actions.

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